‘Transformative’ blood test can identify brain tumours in early stages

The Dxcover brain tumour test has been hailed as ‘transformative’ (Dxcover/PA)

A new blood test can detect brain tumours in their infancy in a development hailed as “transformative” for patients and doctors, a study has indicated.

It is hoped the ability to identify tumours at an earlier stage can reduce harms from surgery and fast-track patients into brain-imaging scans for better survival outcomes.